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Legal experts James Murphy and Paul Grewal have emphasized the critical role Ripple’s legal fight against the SEC played in securing the future of the U.S. crypto industry. In a discussion on X, the two prominent figures highlighted just how critical this battle was in safeguarding the broader crypto ecosystem. James Murphy, founder of MetaLawman, and Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, both acknowledged that Ripple’s legal team, particularly Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty and legal expert John Deaton, were instrumental in standing against the SEC’s initial regulatory pushes. Who Helped Delay the SEC’s Early Crypto Crackdown? Reflecting on…
Main Takeaways When MicroStrategy (now Strategy) took the plunge into Bitcoin, it wasn’t exactly headline news. But over time, its bold strategy turned quiet ripples into a tidal shift in how companies view corporate reserves. By gradually accumulating over 152,000 Bitcoin that keeps growing in value, MicroStrategy pioneered a new approach – one that challenged conventional financial wisdom and intrigued many across boardrooms worldwide. This ripple effect is undeniable as businesses everywhere are following suit, rethinking, redefining, and rewriting the rules of corporate treasury management. In our last blog, we unpacked how Bitcoin might just steal gold’s crown as the…
On March 24, Bitcoin (BTC) is spearheading what appears to be a cryptocurrency market resurgence after weeks of turbulence and stagnation. Specifically, on Monday, BTC soared 2.46% to its press time price of $88.142. The rally was the extension of a greater rise that started on Sunday, March 23, and kicked off with the world’s premier cryptocurrency changing hands at about $84,000. For the excitement in the digital assets market, its primary stock market extension, a selection of blockchain companies have been making even grander moves. Of these, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) proved among the best-performing stocks in the…
The Berachain Airdrop is live, and if you’re eligible, you don’t want to leave free BERA tokens on the table. But how do you check? When’s the deadline? And where do you claim? This guide breaks down everything you need to know, step-by-step. In this guide: How to claim the Berachain airdrop? Who is eligible for the Berachain airdrop? How to qualify for future Berachain airdrops? How to steer clear of Berachain airdrop scams? Is hype around the Berachain airdrop justified? How to claim the Berachain airdrop? If your wallet was connected during this Genesis event and you’re eligible, you…
Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Social Security Administration, got grilled by senators on Tuesday during a public hearing in Washington. They demanded answers about his ties to D.O.G.E., the White House-backed “efficiency” unit that’s already knee-deep in federal agencies and facing a federal restraining order. According to information from CNBC and congressional records, Frank’s name came up in multiple internal complaints about D.O.G.E.’s growing influence over Social Security operations. The committee hearing happened under the Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Mike Crapo, with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden leading the opposition. The spotlight was on Frank’s prior…
Ripple president Monica Long has made a major announcement on her official page on the X social media platform (widely famous as Twitter in the past). This announcement was related to the new strategic partnership of Ripple announced on Monday. Ripple Payments has two big expansions Ms Long has reminded the Ripple community about the importance of landing a big new corporate client in Portugal – the country’s leading currency exchange provider Unicâmbio. Now its corporate customers will be able to instantly move funds in cross-border payments via the Ripple Payment network formerly known as ODL – On-Demand Liquidity. The…
The US Senate is preparing to hold a final vote on March 27 to nullify the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) broker reporting rule for DeFi operators. If approved, the resolution could be sent to President Donald Trump’s desk as early as March 28 for signing, according to Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett reported on March 25, citing three people familiar with the matter. The vote follows a procedural requirement after the Senate passed the same joint resolution in a bipartisan supermajority on March 4. 292 lawmakers voted to overturn the broker rule, while 132 opposed it. The broker rule, finalized by…
Bitcoin fell 15% from $111,000 and is now at $96,214 with signs of a possible recovery. The TD Sequential buy signal suggests a potential bottom as bearish momentum slows. Holding $96,000 in support is crucial for Bitcoin to regain its strength and target $100,000. Bitcoin’s price action has taken center stage again, with the TD Sequential indicator providing insights. On January 21, 2025, the indicator perfectly marked Bitcoin’s local top, with BTC trading at $111,000. Following this, a 15% decline led the coin to its present level of $96,214.31, registering a modest daily loss of 0.27%. The illustrator is flashing…
Shiba Inu futures volume surged to $2.72 billion before dropping 90%, mirroring short-lived speculation across meme coins. Shiba Inu (SHIB), one of the most widely recognized meme-inspired cryptocurrencies, is currently trading within a narrow range, indicating a period of price consolidation. At press time, SHIB’s value stands at $0.00001622, reflecting a 2.58% increase over the past 24 hours. However, market data suggests that recent futures volume spikes were driven by short-term speculation rather than sustained interest. Shiba Inu Futures Volume Peaks and Collapses On-chain data from Glassnode highlights a sharp yet brief increase in SHIB futures volume, which quickly diminished.…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force will host four more roundtable discussions with the industry this spring, on topics ranging from tokenization to decentralized finance (DeFi). The Crypto Task Force’s first roundtable discussion — the kick-off to what Commissioner Hester Peirce, the task force’s leader, has dubbed the SEC’s “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity” — was held in Washington, D.C., last Friday. A dozen industry lawyers spoke about issues related to the security status of tokens. “The Crypto Task Force roundtables are an opportunity for us to hear a lively discussion among experts about what the…